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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

This vibrant city in Arizona is known for its stunning desert landscapes, rich cultural history, and more than 350 days of sunshine per year. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. For those leaping, whether it’s across town or the country, the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.

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4 Crazy Hard Things To Check On When Buying a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. will save you the inconvenience of slicing through them while putting in new landscaping (this actually happened to us).

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Video production Are you the person who brings your camera everywhere, or the kid who ran around with a video recorder, taping all of your family events and memories? Photography Professional photographers are in high demand for weddings, corporate events, family portraits and more. Take a page from Harp Design Co.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!

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How to Buy a Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Depending on the size of your family, you must see if the house you are considering has the required number of bedrooms and bathrooms. If you are fond of gardening and landscaping, this is a must-check. Presence of a garage or a shed. If you own a car and live in a temperamental climate, you are probably going to want a garage.

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